June 15, 2013
by David Ryan
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One of the major themes of The Gentle Art of Wandering is that you can wander anywhere. In urban and industrial areas there are plenty of creases and corridors where nature thrives. They are perfect places for wandering. The book … Continue reading
May 11, 2013
by David Ryan
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A year before he died Henry David Thoreau traveled to the frontier west of Minnesota in 1861 in hopes of improving his health. He reached the Mississippi across the river from Dubuque, Iowa and then went by riverboat north to … Continue reading
May 4, 2013
by David Ryan
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April 9, 2020 – Due to the continuing popularity of this blog post about Dubuque since it was written in 2013, I have expanded upon the topic of Dubuque and Galena and have just completed a new book called – Exploring … Continue reading